At a glance
About this car
The Porsche Cayman GTS 981, part of the second-generation Cayman lineup, was produced between 2014 and 2016. As a high-performance variant of the Cayman, it was manufactured in limited numbers, with approximately 7,000 units produced globally across all 981 GTS models (exact figures vary by region and are not officially confirmed by Porsche). This relative scarcity makes it a sought-after model among exotic car collectors, with values holding strong or appreciating in recent years due to its blend of performance and usability.
Equipped with a 3.4-liter flat-six engine, the Cayman GTS 981 delivers 340 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. It achieves 0-60 mph in as little as 4.4 seconds with the PDK and Sport Chrono package. Notable features include the standard Sport Chrono package, adaptive PASM suspension, and distinctive styling elements like 20-inch Carrera S wheels and unique front and rear fascias. Its mid-engine layout offers exceptional balance, appealing to enthusiasts. As one of the last naturally aspirated Caymans before the turbocharged 718 era, it holds historical significance for purists valuing traditional Porsche engineering.
Price vs. market
Premium Priced $15,074 (14%) above the median of 284 comparable listings.
- This car
- $120,720
- Median asking
- $105,647
- Comparables
- 284 · 2021–2025
- Median mileage
- 8,875 mi (this car 10,428)
Compared with other active listings of the same model (model years ±2) on Exotics Group. These are dealers' asking prices, not sale prices, and condition, options, mileage and history are not adjusted for.
Factory color
Guards Red
Guards Red is one of Porsche's most recognizable colors: a rich, solid red with a minimal hint of orange and a special luminosity that makes a bold statement on any 911. Originally known as India Red, it has been offered as a standard 911 color since the 1970s. Earlier cars, including mid-1980s 911s, carried it under code 027, and it later appeared under codes 80K and 84A on models including the 964, 993 and 996 into the early 2000s.
About the Porsche Cayman 718
- Production
- 2016–present
- Cylinders
- 4
- Powertrain
- Combustion
- Body
- Coupe
The Porsche 718 Cayman, introduced in 2016 as a successor to the original Cayman, is a mid-engine sports car within Porsche's lineup, named after the historic 718 race car. Production of the 718 Cayman continues to the present, with over 100,000 units produced across its variants by 2023, though specific annual figures vary. It is built in Stuttgart, Germany, alongside the 718 Boxster, sharing much of its platform and engineering.
Initially equipped with turbocharged flat-four engines (2.0L and 2.5L), the 718 Cayman later reintroduced the naturally aspirated flat-six in the GT4 and GTS 4.0 models, offering up to 414 horsepower. Performance highlights include a 0-60 mph time of under 4 seconds in top trims like the GT4 RS, with a top speed exceeding 180 mph. For exotic car collectors, the limited-edition GT4 RS and Spyder RS variants stand out due to their track-focused engineering and rarity, with production often limited to a few thousand units per special model. Value trends show strong appreciation for early GT4 models and low-mileage examples, reflecting the car's appeal in the collector market for its balance of performance and relative accessibility compared to the 911.
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